California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 21, 2016  May 21, 2016

 Lot # 2022 
AN ENAMEL 'BUTTERFLIES FLOWERS' GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE    清 料器畫琺瑯花鳥紋鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: Height: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1,500
  • Estimate To: $2,500

Of flattened rectangular form with shoulders rising to straight neck, resting on an neatly carved oval foot, painted with multicolored scene of pink blossom peony and an bundle of bamboo and orchids issuing from rockwork, an butterfly flying amidst the flower clusters. Close to the neck decorated with ruyi bands in blue, the neck with bands of scrolled foliate pattern in red. The domed stopper is made of translucent pink tourmaline. The base with an four character 'QIANLONG' mark. Qing Dynasty period.